Things to See and Do in Italy

If you have been thinking about planning a trip to Italy or have already booked a property and are looking to organise some great activities to enjoy during your stay, this blog is the ideal place to get all of the information about Italy travellers need. With lots of must-see tourist attractions and unique things to experience, whether you want to hit up all of the classic sights or get off the beaten tourist path, or both, you will find everything you need here for planning your trip. Welcome to our travel guide to Italy.

No matter where in the country you are going - from Rome to Naples, Sicily to Tuscany, Venice to Sardinia, Milan to the Alps - and what kind of holiday you are planning - a quick weekend break, a romantic getaway in the Cinque Terre, a skiing trip, a family beach holiday on the Amalfi Coast - we have excellent informative articles for all of your needs. Learn more about perfect day trip destinations, outdoor activities, museums, food and drink, churches, palaces, other particular tourist attractions, and lists of things to see and do in different destinations for your trip to Italy.

Here at Easy Reserve, we want to help you plan the best vacation possible in Italy and for you to explore Italy and all she has to offer. From wine tasting experiences and winery tours in Chianti to seeing works by Leonardo da Vinci and other great works of Renaissance art in the Uffizi Gallery. From learning about the Roman Empire in the Eternal City and experiencing the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and the rest of Vatican City to truffle hunting in the North of the country. From going on a gondola ride in Venice to climbing to the top of the World Heritage Site that is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. From a day trip to Pompeii to explore the ancient archaeological site to enjoying water sports on Lake Garda. From trying Pizza in Naples to playing out your own Romeo and Juliet in Verona. From experiencing natural wonders like active volcanoes such as Mount Vesuvius or the beautiful Blue Grotto to posing next to the Trevi Fountain or in the Piazza San Marco. From horse racing in the Piazza del Campo to a cooking class in Tuscany.

No matter what you're looking for, we have all of the information you need for planning your trip. We have things to do in Italy in the winter and things to do in Italy in the summer. There is information if you want to know about things to do in Italy on a budget, cultural things to do in Italy, or things to do in Italy besides museums. There are articles on things to do in Italy for couples, things to do in Italy on a honeymoon, things to do in Italy for families, and more. If you are visiting Italy, this is the Italy travel guide to the most important tourist attractions in Italy and things to see and do that you definitely need in your life! While you're at it, why not browse our vacation rentals in Italy too?

  

Friday, January 24, 2014
Temple of Juno in Valley of the Temples
Located in the south of Sicily is the wonderful city of Agrigento, which is the capital of the province of the same name! Agrigento was built on the site of an ancient Greek city called Akragas and has a rich history and collection of ancient monuments to show for it.

Tourists wishing to visit Agrigento for a day or two have a superb selection of holiday villas across Sicily to choose from, many within a two hour drive.

The city and surrounding area of Agrigento is a massive tourist attraction today because of the eight Greek temples that still stand here!     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Main Islands, Museums & Galleries, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Friday, January 24, 2014
Surrounding view from Caltanissetta
Located in the south of Sicily, amid rolling hills and surrounded by charming little towns and villages, is the city of Caltanissetta in Sicily! This scenic urban area stands about 600 metres above sea level on the slopes of Mount San Giuliano.

If you choose Sicily as your next holiday destination then you can enjoy a stay at one of many stunning holiday villas available along Sicily’s coastline .

Then why not take a day trip into the central city of Caltanissetta to explore the many tourist sites!     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia

  

Friday, January 24, 2014
View of Trapani from Mount Erice
Jutting out to sea on the west coast of Sicily, stands the tremendous city of Trapani! This picturesque urban area offers lots of things for the tourist to see and do as well as some of the finest scenery in the world to gaze upon!

Why not stay in a gorgeous vacation villa in Erice, only a few kilometres from Trapani. Here you can sit back, relax and soak in the panoramic views of the Trapani area before and after your thrilling days of exploration!

Why not kick start your day of adventure by sailing out to the nearby Egadi Islands and stop off on the island of Pantelleria? This is the largest island off the coast of Sicily, which in turn, is the largest island off the coast of Italy!     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Big Cities, Islands, Localities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, January 23, 2014
View of Ragusa Ibla
The stunning city of Ragusa has lived through an exciting past and is brimming with exciting things for tourists to see and do! Situated in the Val di Noto in the South Eastern part of Sicily, tourists have a superb choice of holiday villas in Ragusa to choose from where they can base a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

A once geographically united city, a terrible earthquake in 1693 destroyed much of the area and tore a huge ridge between it. The survivors of this disaster managed to pick themselves up again and decide what they were going to do. Some headed up to the newly formed ridge and began building new homes there and others remained behind to clean up and rebuild the old city.     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Localities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Thursday, January 23, 2014
Pantalica stone cut tombs
The beautiful historical city of Syracuse on the island and region of Sicily is indeed a sight to behold! It’s a haven of ancient Greek culture and is still home to many wonderful monuments built by this intelligent and diverse civilisation.

This city is believed to be well over 2,700 years old and was one of the major urban strongholds of the Mediterranean because of its strategic position on the south east corner of Sicily.

Syracuse was also the birthplace of the famous mathematician, Archimedes. He was born here in approximately 287 BC and went on to become one of the greatest scientific and mathematical minds of all time!

Tourists will be thrilled to hear that the city of Syracuse, including the intriguing Necropolis of Pantalica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means that is a place of huge touristic interest and presents its history and culture in a very accessible and interesting way to the public. Visitors have a great choice of vacation rentals in Syracuse to choose from. They can relax and unwind in picturesque surroundings after a few days of exploring the historical sites left behind by the famous Greek civilisation!     Read More
Posted in: Big Cities, Castles & Palaces, Islands, Localities, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites